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Current Date And Time In Bedford, United States

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
08:18:34 PDT
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 12,502
District: Middlesex County

🌎 Bedford, Massachusetts, United States – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Bedford, a city in Massachusetts, United States in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Bedford — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.

Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making

Bedford, Massachusetts Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameBedford
District / CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population12,502
Area36.00 km² (13.90 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Massachusetts#158 of 488 cities with population data
Currency
NameUnited States Dollar
Code ISO-4217USD
Symbol$
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+1
International Exit Prefix011
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.us
Elevation
In Meter42
In Feet138
GPS Coordinates
Latitude42.49
Longitude-71.28
Decimal Degrees (DD)42.491° N 71.276° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)42° 29' 26" N 71° 16' 34" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)42° 29.44' N 71° 16.57' W
Location Context
Distance to Massachusetts Capital23 km Southeast of Boston
Nearest City in Another CountryRock Island, Canada (287 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-10:00 to -05:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)-10:00 to -04:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 02:47 AM
Sunset🌅 04:52 PM
Day Length14h 4m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code01730
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/New_York
Founded / Incorporated1640-01-01

Bedford – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Bedford, Massachusetts

Bedford is a city situated in Massachusetts, United States, within North America. It falls under Middlesex County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Bedford as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Massachusetts

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Bedford

The latitude and longitude of Bedford pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 42 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Bedford on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Bedford

Bedford runs on UTC -10:00 to -05:00, shifting to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries

💰 Currency Used in Bedford

Payments and pricing in Bedford run on United States Dollar (USD), shown with the symbol $. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Bedford exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Bedford

To ring a number in Bedford from outside United States, dial +1 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Bedford and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Bedford's Standing Within Massachusetts

By recorded population, Bedford ranks #158 of 488 cities in Massachusetts. It lies about 23 km Southeast of Boston, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Massachusetts market. › Cities near Bedford

📊 How This Bedford Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Bedford into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for Bedford to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Massachusetts market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Bedford. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Bedford

👥 What is the population of Bedford?

Bedford has a recorded population of approximately 12,502 people. That places it #158 of 488 cities with population data in Massachusetts. Browse more cities in Massachusetts for comparison.

📐 How large is Bedford in square kilometers?

Bedford spans approximately 36.00 square kilometers (13.90 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Bedford in?

Bedford sits within Middlesex County, is part of Massachusetts in United States. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Bedford in?

Bedford keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 02:47 AM and sets around 04:52 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Bedford?

Businesses and shops in Bedford price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Bedford currency page.

📍 How far is Bedford from the state capital?

Bedford is about 23 km Southeast of Boston, the capital of Massachusetts. See cities near Bedford for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Bedford lands you closest to Rock Island, Canada, about 287 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Bedford sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.